Tokiwadaimiyabi Shika

Total reviews: 345
Tokiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • Calm, unhurried appointment pace
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tokiwadaimiyabi Shika sits on the second floor of the Eitaro Building in Minami-Tokiwadai, a quiet residential pocket of Itabashi ward. It’s a neighborhood dental clinic — the kind of place locals return to year after year rather than a flashy urban chain. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fluent English-speaking front desk. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic pointing and nodding. That said, the clinic covers standard dental care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and cosmetic work. For expats living in the Tokiwadai or Itabashi area who are tired of commuting to central Tokyo just to see a dentist, this is a practical local option — just go in with realistic language expectations and maybe prepare a written note about your symptoms beforehand.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume clinic rushing people in and out. The dentist is generally described as thorough and gentle, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about explaining pain in a second language. Wait times tend to be reasonable when you have an appointment. It’s a small practice, so you’re likely seeing the same dentist each visit, which builds continuity. Not a lot of online reviews to draw from, but the ones that exist lean positive.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that doesn't automatically mean the staff can hold a full English conversation. Realistically, expect Japanese-dominant service. Reception staff may have limited English. If you can communicate your issue clearly in writing or via a translation app like Google Translate, you'll probably manage fine. Bring your insurance card, write down your symptoms beforehand, and don't rely on being able to explain complex dental history verbally.

    Contact & Location

    • https://miyabi-shika.jp
    • 東京都板橋区南常盤台1-39-3 栄太楼ビル2F
    • Tokiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Tokiwadaimiyabi Shika

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